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A Retreat Packing List
August 19, 2006 11:26 am
Let me suggest some stuff to pack for the retreat…
- Bible, notebook, pen
- Flip-flops or sandals for the shower
- Bug repellant
- Sleeping bag OR bed linens (pillows are provided unless you prefer your own)
- Towel, soap, shampoo, deoderant, toothpaste/brush, etc.
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
- Modest clothing (please plan on serving)
- Camouflage/grungy clothes (for outdoor events/paintball)
- Flashlight
- Alarm Clock (don’t be late!)
- Small bills/change for the snack bar
- Breath mints
- Snipe bait
What NOT to bring:
- iPods, MP3 Players, CD players, etc… YES, I AM SERIOUS. I do not want to see these things on the retreat. You can listen at home, we are at the retreat to serve others by reaching out, and you can’t do that with headphones on. Leave them home, people.
- Immodest clothes
Retreat Weather
11:24 amWant to know how to pack? This looks great:
Important Retreat Info
10:12 amOther things you need to know:
- Cell phone coverage at the retreat is very poor. There are landlines in the cabins, but you’ll need a calling card.
- If you want to leave an emergency number for family, the number is (866) 833-2929. But please don’t call this number unless it is an emergency.
- Registration begins Wednesday, August 23 at: 3:30pm.
- Dinner on Wednesday starts at: 6:00pm.
- First session Wednesday will at: 7:30pm.
Directions To The Retreat
August 18, 2006 8:45 pmNeed directions to Concord Retreat? Plan on about an hour and a half driving time:
- Take I-66 WEST to I-81.
- Take I-81 NORTH toward Winchester.
- Take exit 310 for Rt. 37 (towards Rt. 522, 50, etc.).
- Turn LEFT at the light at the top of the ramp onto Rt. 37 NORTH.
- Take the 2nd exit onto Rt. 50 WEST.
- Travel about 11 miles through the town of Gore.
- Turn LEFT onto Rt. 259 (near a closed down gas station and store). NOTE: if you miss this turn, the road goes to from four lanes to two. Turn around at Whitacre Road.
- Travel about 5 miles to the West Virginia State Line. Go 4 miles past the State Line (that would be 9 miles total).
- Concord Retreat will be on your RIGHT. Look for the smallish yellow sign and the gravel driveway.
- Follow the driveway to the large white building with columns (Main Lodge). Don’t park on the grass!
- Enter through the black door.
Congratulations, you made it!
Two Weeks… And Counting
August 9, 2006 8:25 amTwo weeks from today, 136 of us will head west, to Concord Retreat in West Virginia. Our five15 Retreat will begin Wednesday night, and we’ll enjoy three and a half days of meeting with God, fellowship together, and fun stuff.
Over the next two weeks, I’ll be posting ways that we can prepare for the retreat.
In the mean time, what are you looking forward to? For those of you who have been to five15 Retreats before, what can the first-timers expect?
